Physical Therapist

• Pay or shift range: $85,000 USD to $110,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Position Summary/Scope of Responsibility

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics is seeking energetic Physical Therapists to join our Staff therapy team. The Physical Therapist administers necessary physical therapy treatment as determined through a comprehensive evaluation process, for patients suffering from injuries or dysfunction of systems including but not limited to the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, central nervous system, cardiovascular and integumentary systems. The purpose of this treatment is to help restore function, relieve pain, and prevent further disability.

The Physical Therapist performs these responsibilities individually or through appropriate delegation to and oversight of support staff.

We offer a dynamic, collaborative environment where therapists and physicians work together to provide excellent patient care. With over 250 therapists, CAO provides opportunities for clinical growth as well as career advancement. CAO has excellent benefits including a focus on therapist continuing education such as:

• Quarterly webinars featuring CAO physicians and therapists.
• Medbridge subscription including video HEPs and online CEU.
• CAO hosted in person continuing education courses.
• A generous continuing education budget for personalized courses and content.

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO) is one of the nation’s largest Orthopaedics practices, owned and operated by physicians, with over 60 locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. With approximately 2,000 employees, working in 28 Divisions, CAO is a growing business with revenues of approximately $250 Million. CAO is committed to be the Orthopaedic care provider of choice for our patients;

partner of choice for payors and health systems; and employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce. To learn more visit use online at

Total compensation is dependent on experience level and certification/license.

Mentoring available to new grads with strong interest Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

Signing bonus available dependent on experience ($4,000-$6,000)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides direct patient care 100% of his/her work time which includes required documentation in patients' medical records.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluation to determine appropriate course of care for each patient and follow up treatments as appropriate. Treatment may include only the fabrication and/or distribution of a finger/hand/wrist/elbow and/or shoulder orthotic.
• Performs and documents tests and measurements appropriate for the given condition which may include strength, range of motion, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency of the patient.
• Administers physical therapy treatments and monitors such treatment within the scope of physical therapy practice as appropriate for the patient's condition to decrease pain, increase range of motion and strength and promote function. These treatments may include but not be limited to therapeutic interventions such as modalities, therapeutic procedures, manual therapy, written home exercise programs.
• Meets or exceeds CAO productivity standards as provided by his/her respective CAO therapy Practice.
• Assess effects of treatments at various stages, but minimally every 30 days, and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
• Document treatments, responses, progress, and outcomes in the chart of the patient according to federal and state regulations and CAO requirements.
• Documents and selects appropriate CPT codes which correlate to treatment administered. Selects codes and submits billing charges in a manner consistent with the amount and level of care provided for each patient.
• Abides by all insurance guidelines required for insurance coverage and reimbursement, coordinating care in accordance with current authorizations, referrals, treatment plans…